The new Construction Design and Management Regulations 2007 (CDM 2007) came into force on the 6th April 2007 the new regulations are laid out in five specific parts, and it is hoped that the new structure will simplify the industry’s interpretation of the Regulations as the layout makes it easier for duty holders to know their responsibilities:
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- CDM 2007 Part 1 deals with the application of the regulations and definitions related to the regulations.
- CDM 2007 Part 2 covers general duties that apply to all construction projects, in the past it was only Notifiable projects that were covered..
- CDM 2007 Part 3 contains additional duties that only apply to Notifiable construction projects, namely all demolition work where safety is enforced by the HSE , all building and maintenance work which is Notifiable to the local HSE (i.e. lasts more than 30 days) or which involves 5 or more workers. But not work on domestic premises or minor work in occupied offices, shops or similar premises
- CDM 2007 Part 4 deals with the practical requirements that apply to all construction sites.
- CDM 2007 Part 5 contains the transitional arrangements and revocations, this part seems to be the topical question…when does it affect me?
The new, simplified CDM 2007 Regulations will revise and bring together the existing CDM 1994 and the Construction (Health Safety and Welfare) (CHSW) Regulations 1996 into a single regulatory package. They will be supported by an Approved Code of Practice (ACoP – Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007. (CDM) Approved Code of Practice) and industry-approved guidance
Details of what information is required for a Notifiable project is listed in Schedule 1 of CDM 2007, however a simply method can be used to Notify the Executive via the HSE forms page using a revised F10. Under the new CDM2007 it is the Duty of the CDM Coordinator to notify the project to the relevant HSE office.
Absolute Health and Safety Solutions Ltd can offer the service of CDM Coordinator under the new CDM 2007 (The role that has replaced the Planning Supervisor) contact their offices to discuss your requirements. As clients, designers, principle contractors and contractors you now all have specific duties these can be summarised via the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) webpage’s:
Summary of Duties of Key Players under CDM2007
Frequently asked Questions related to the Key Players under CDM2007
To help keep abreast of construction news The HSE produce an InfoNet news letter, March 2007 can be downloaded free, businesses can sign up for the newsletter via the HSE Infonet webpage.
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